Prevention and Treatment - Clinical Advisories and Guidance

• Flu Surveillance and Reporting for the 2011-2012 Season (PDF) 
• ILI Triage Algorithm for Children 2009/2010 - CDC (PDF)
• Treating Viral Respiratory Infections
• CDC - What's New?
• ACIP Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines (CDC) Influenza and Pneumococcal Pocket Guides, 2011 (IAC)

Infection Control

• CDC Infection Control in Health Care Settings
• Control of Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease in Long-Term Care Facilities 2011 - 2012 
• Influenza-like-illness Line List (Word) 

Vaccine Information

• Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Facility Employees
  • Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Facility Employees: 2011-2012 
    Please read these instructions before using the data form.
  • Guidelines and Reporting Instructions (PDF) 
  • Data Reporting Form (XLS) 

Testing

• Clinical Description and Laboratory Diagnostics - CDC
• MA Public Health Laboratory Frequently Asked Questions - October 2010 (PDF) 
• Specimen Collection for Respiratory Virus Testing Instructions 
• Influenza Surveillance Specimen Submission Form 
• Division 6.2 Infectious Substance Shipping Guide: Classification, Packing, Marking and Labeling 
  
  
  

For up-to-date information for health care providers, please call the MDPH Division of Epidemiology and Immunization at 617-983-6800 or toll free at 888-658-2850.

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This information is provided by Immunization Program within the Department of Public Health.